Mickey Rourke

MICKEY ROURKE KNOWS HOW TO HOLD A GRUDGE

Little did we know that Mickey Rourke has had a 30 year feud with Robert De Niro that might have cost him some acting jobs. In 1987 they filmed Angel Heart together – Rourke played a private eye hired by De Niro to solve the disappearance of an acquaintance. SOMETHING happened during filming, and they’ve disliked each other ever since. Mickey claimed that Martin Scorsese wanted to meet with him for a role in The Irishman, but it was called off because De Niro refused to work with him. Mickey admits “I needed the money.” Although De Niro denied blackballing him, Mickey says “I don’t look up to him no more- I look THROUGH him.” De Niro continues to deny it happened, but he might want to avoid Rourke. Mickey promised “When I see you I gonna embarrass you severely 100%!”

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By Janet / June 21, 2022

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Man of God Mickey Rourke

MICKEY ROURKE IS ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES

Mask in hand, Mickey Rourke is in Greece where he took time off to visit the Acropolis while finishing up his new movie there. We’re guessing the Mickey has been itching to work because this movie does not sound like his cup of tea (that would be The Wrestler.) Of all things, Man of God is a religious drama about the trials and tribulations of the most popular saint of the Orthodox church, who suffered mightily during the 19th century. Mickey does not play the saint, his role is described as “paralyzed man.”

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By Janet / September 10, 2020

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Johnny Hallyday Memorial Service Mickey Rourke

MICKEY ROURKE DOESN’T FORGET HIS DEPARTED FRIENDS

We didn’t realize that Mickey Rourke and French singer Johnny Hallyday (he was credited with bringing rock & roll to France) were such good friends. Johnny died a few years ago and Mickey never forgets to post a Tribute to him on Instagram on his birthday, June 15. This year his wife Laeticia Hallyday held a memorial ceremony for what would have been Johnny’s 77th birthday on the beach in Santa Monica for family and friends. They played Johnny’s music, told stories about him, and tossed flowers into the ocean.

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By Janet / June 16, 2020

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MICKEY ROURKE: THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Mickey Rourke and hairdresser Giuseppe Franco have been friends for decades – in fact Mickey helped Franco get celebrity clients when he was starting out in Beverly Hills. For the past few years, however, Mickey has been experimenting with wigs in various colors with limited success. For some reason Giuseppe doesn’t step in and improve Mickey’s hairpieces, but maybe that’s why they’re still friends…Mickey and Giuseppe hang out at Mulberry Street Pizzeria in Beverly Hills – Mickey likes to read the New York Post there.

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By Janet / February 2, 2020

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MICKEY ROURKE LIKES HIS FRIENDS, BUT HE LOVES HIS DOGS

Mickey Rourke remains one of the most colorful actors around, so when we see him we love to share photos. Mickey had lunch at Mulberry Pizza in Beverly Hills with a bunch of friends who seem far more interested in their phones than the company. Despite his hair challenges and other eccentricities, we’re happy to see Mickey working steadily since his first film, Diner. He averages two or three movies a year (not exactly A-list) but he earns more than enough to keep his collection of dogs well fed. (Remember, in 2009 when Mickey accepted his Best Actor Golden Globe for The Wrestler, he thanked his dogs!)

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By Janet / August 25, 2019

MICKEY ROURKE: THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Okay, we admit it- we have a weird fascination with Mickey Rourke’s evolving appearance. For quite awhile, Mickey’s ever-changing face (due to cosmetic surgery) was the focus of our curiosity. But for the past few years, it has been Mickey’s HAIR that attracts attention. He started with a few extensions and worked his way up to full wigs. It’s his odd placement of the hairpieces, even more than the odd style, that draws attention. In this photo he’s having a chat with his hairdresser Guiseppe Franco – how DOES Franco resist the urge to reach out and re-align that wig?

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By Janet / April 17, 2019

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Anastassija Makarenko Caffe Roma Girlfriend Mickey Rourke Model Mystery

WHAT HAPPENED TO MICKEY ROURKE’S GIRLFRIEND?

Mickey Rourke, 66, hasn’t been seen in public with his Russian model girlfriend Anastassija Makarenko, 32, for a couple of years. Mickey raved about her “I wouldn’t trade her for 20 Academy Awards – she’s a gift from heaven!” We always thought that considering his rampant eccentricities, Mickey was very lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. He has a history of insisting his girlfriends and wives stay at home while he carouses with male friends. Observers were surprised when Mickey brought a date to a party at Caffe Roma, where he usually hangs with his male pals. Paparazzi at the party identified Mickey’s date as his longtime girlfriend Anastassija and Mickey did not correct them. However, this woman is definitely NOT Anastassija because SHE is almost six feet tall! The question is: Who IS this and what happened to the REAL Anastassija?

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By Janet / December 17, 2018

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Guiseppe Franco Hair Replacement Hair! Mickey Rourke

MICKEY ROURKE NEEDS HELP: SOMEBODY CALL GUISEPPE FRANCO!

For years, hairdresser (sometimes to the stars) Guiseppe Franco in Beverly Hills, has been a close friend and confidante of Mickey Rourke. Mickey can frequently be seen hanging at Franco’s salon or having lunch with Guiseppe at Caffe Roma. So, WHY is Mickey walking around in this godawful fake looking wig? Guiseppe should be ashamed for allowing his buddy to be seen like this.

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By Janet / November 14, 2018

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Dogs Mickey Rourke

MICKEY ROURKE’S DINNER WITH HIS BEST FRIEND

Mickey Rourke is one of Hollywood’s most puzzling and eccentric characters – but he has one enduring and sweet character trait. He truly loves his dogs. He often rhapsodizes about his pooches and takes them with him whenever possible. Tonight he had a dinner date with one of them. Mickey pulled a child seat up to the table at a pizza restaurant in Beverly Hills so he and his tiny dog could enjoy eating together. (Restaurant workers watched him through the window.)

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By Janet / November 10, 2018

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MICKEY ROURKE AND THE MYSTERIOUS RUSSIAN MODEL

The more eccentric Mickey Rourke, 65, becomes, the more we wonder about his “girlfriend,” beautiful Russian model Anastassija Makarenko, who is 33 years younger than he is. They got together in 2009 and have only been seen in public a few times – mostly special events, and not at all for the last 3 years. In the past Mickey’s girlfriends have accused him of restricting their freedom – making them stay home while he went out whenever he pleased with his male friends. Yesterday Mickey was out with his guy friends to see the Ultimate Fighting Championship at Staples Center – no sign of the girlfriend. Is she still waiting at home or did she move on… ?

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By Janet / August 5, 2018

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